Front Cell Infect Microbiol June 2019 PMID 29922600

Iron at the Centre of Interactions.

Ruan Fourie, Oluwasegun O Kuloyo, Bonang M Mochochoko, Jacobus Albertyn, Carolina H Pohl

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The overall analysis shows a strong focus on how gut pathogens like candida and parasites influence iron regulation, with users using words like 'sequester,' 'overgrowth,' and 'protect' to emphasize biological defensive mechanisms. The tone suggests concern and curiosity about underlying causes and potential treatments, underscoring an engaged interest in applying this knowledge to health interventions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts agree that iron regulation is linked to pathogen and gut microbiome issues, emphasizing mechanisms like sequestration rather than supplementing iron outright.

InterestHigh interest

Posts display high curiosity about how gut dysbiosis, candida, and parasites influence iron levels, indicating strong interest in the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many discussions reference specific biological processes, such as iron sequestration, and suggest practical implications and treatment considerations, demonstrating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective discussions highlight the potential clinical importance of understanding iron's role in infections and gut health, suggesting a moderate but meaningful impact on health approaches.

Abstract in brief

  • Iron is essential for both humans and pathogens, as it supports cellular growth, but its availability is carefully regulated to prevent toxicity and growth issues.
  • Pathogens, such as certain bacteria, can adapt to different iron levels in environments like the gastrointestinal tract, and they have complex systems to acquire and store iron within the human host.
  • The review emphasizes the importance of understanding how iron influences host-pathogen interactions, polymicrobial relationships, and how this knowledge could inform new treatments for infections.]

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P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
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Iron plays a central role in the invasiveness of Candida albicans. https://t.co/9W6dXOSZpz

Jun 18, 2022 · 11 likes · 294,717 followers View post →
George Ferman
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Aug 2, 2025 · 8 likes · 1 share · 80,098 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@HeidiHmoretti @HealthyFellow @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @DrDeborahMD @Grimhood @COSseaton @DrPalmquist @deNutrients @PharmacistPaleo @ShawnBakerMD @shashiiyengar The layer below that cause the iron dysregulation should be properly investigated. Serum iron level does not equal body iron level. Things like candida overgrowth mean the body has to sequester iron out of the blood stream and away from candida's grip! https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Nov 23, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 Our liver recycles our red blood cells & sends the iron back to the bone marrow to make new cells again. But this flooding of iron in the blood stream can enhance pathogens such as candida. This likely high with covid & why melatonin & lactoferrin help.

May 11, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@kevinstock12 @gaiashining The population are low in iron ONLY in their blood not their body due to body sequester in the iron away from the bloodstream due to parasites & overgrowth. A common one is candida: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 All humans need meat (as most nutritionally dense food) every day imo.

Feb 8, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@jaredpolowick Yes missing co-factors (selenium especially) But also could be due to pathogens forcing the body to sequester the iron out of the blood stream into tissues instead: eg paper on candida https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Mar 9, 2023 · 4 likes · 8,869 followers View post →

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@LocalRachel · X

@Sharma25Parth Iron dysregulation can be linked to gut dysbiosis FYI eg parasites, candida, overgrowth etc Many pathogens require iron availability to gain pathogenic advantage over the host forcing the body to sequester iron away from blood stream & into tissue. Eg https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Oct 28, 2023 · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@Sree_socscience @SonaliVaid @Sharma25Parth Is it possible that the low iron in blood is actually a result of untreated gut dysbiosis eg parasites, candida, overgrowths that force the body to sequester iron away from the blood-stream and out of their paths? https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Oct 28, 2023 · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

RT @LocalRachel: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 Our liver recycles our red blood cells & sends the iron back to the bone marrow to make new cells…

Jun 9, 2023 · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@mswino1 Find out why she has anemia: it could be cos of parasite or bacterial/fungal overgrowth. eg candida needs iron so body is forced to sequester it out of the bloodstream to stop access https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 I recommend animal protein at every meal over iron supplementation

May 7, 2023 · 1 like · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@drkeithsiau This is a great paper on candida which can be active anywhere in GI without any significant symptom so may be missed. https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 Body is forced to protect itself against iron being available in bloodstream & candida getting the pathogenic advantage over the terrain.

Apr 29, 2023 · 1 like · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@bloody_scandal @lifebiomedguru Interestingly a body is forced to sequester iron out of the blood stream & into the tissue to stop 'gut gits' such as parasites, bacteria or fungal overgrowth from getting the advantage. For example candida: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 Bloods tests provide limited insight TBH.

Apr 2, 2023 · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@nob12deficiency Not enough iron in the blood can simply be linked to the body being forced to sequester the iron into the tissue as the person has pathogens!! Rarely does anyone need to supplement iron - as this is a major issue in the body! Take candida for example: https://t.co/rGC8ANEfzH

Mar 12, 2023 · 1 like · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@jaredpolowick Yes missing co-factors (selenium especially) But also could be due to pathogens forcing the body to sequester the iron out of the blood stream into tissues instead: eg paper on candida https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Mar 9, 2023 · 4 likes · 8,869 followers View post →
Ruby Red
@RubyRed26847420 · X

RT @LocalRachel: @kevinstock12 @gaiashining The population are low in iron ONLY in their blood not their body due to body sequester in the…

Jan 2, 2023 · 1 share · 1,128 followers View post →
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@maiagoldberry · X

RT @LocalRachel: @andra_sitoianu The main reason iron and copper overload happens is because of too much serotonin and not enough melatonin…

Dec 11, 2022 · 1 share · 277 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

RT @LocalRachel: @ShannondoahE @Paulooneshot77 @ArfanHammid If your iron levels are low in your blood you could easily be having to sequest…

Dec 2, 2022 · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@FeelitWorking @fesshole Are you sure the iron deficiency is caused by that? The reason I ask is that blood iron levels does not indicate body iron. For example dietary iron intake has to be sequestered away from pathogens like candida so could be pathogen overgrowth behind it https://t.co/rGC8ANm6lz

Nov 6, 2022 · 1 like · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@sebpowell @josie_london Sebastian were you aware that iron overload can happen as the body sequesters iron out of blood & into tissue due to candida or other pathogenic overgrowth? Too dangerous to let pathogen get its grips on it! Eg https://t.co/rGC8ANEfzH

Oct 12, 2022 · 3 likes · 8,869 followers View post →
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@SoonerNScout @AussieHodl @Mangan150 @mohelwan2022 https://t.co/QPXGE8EdD4

Jun 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 181 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

Iron plays a central role in the invasiveness of Candida albicans. https://t.co/9W6dXOSZpz

Jun 18, 2022 · 11 likes · 294,717 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 Our liver recycles our red blood cells & sends the iron back to the bone marrow to make new cells again. But this flooding of iron in the blood stream can enhance pathogens such as candida. This likely high with covid & why melatonin & lactoferrin help.

May 11, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

RT @LocalRachel: Do you know WHY you have #anemia before accepting treatment? It is most likely you have candida overgrowth as the cause…

May 11, 2022 · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@justindobz @Grimhood Yes no problem - it seems many of the accounts pushing how amazing red meat is do not know about this topic and the best order in which to implement things. Grim blocked me for raising this with him!! Start here perhaps: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Feb 16, 2022 · 1 like · 8,869 followers View post →
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@Venezuela_peace · X

RT @LocalRachel: @chammer5 I could rave about melatonin all day but note these re the metal overload issue: Iron chelation: https://t.co/4…

Feb 13, 2022 · 2 shares · 2,959 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

RT @LocalRachel: @chammer5 I could rave about melatonin all day but note these re the metal overload issue: Iron chelation: https://t.co/4…

Feb 13, 2022 · 2 shares · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@Phrick @practicalbob Ah ok thank you. That's a shame as Vitamin D should always be taken with magnesium at the very least. Iron can be sequestered out of your blood stream by your body to protect you from a parasite or overgrowth. The worst offender is likely candida: https://t.co/rGC8ANm6lz

Feb 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@kevinstock12 @gaiashining The population are low in iron ONLY in their blood not their body due to body sequester in the iron away from the bloodstream due to parasites & overgrowth. A common one is candida: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 All humans need meat (as most nutritionally dense food) every day imo.

Feb 8, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
Ruby Red
@RubyRed26847420 · X

RT @LocalRachel: @ChrisMasterjohn Iron dysregulation does not mean the need to supplement iron. Iron overload is a massive issue that covid…

Jan 28, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,128 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@ChrisMasterjohn Iron dysregulation does not mean the need to supplement iron. Iron overload is a massive issue that covid/vx is uncovering. We need to facilitate the healing of guts to stop the body needing to sequester the iron out of the blood stream away from eg: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Jan 25, 2022 · 1 like · 2 shares · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@ShannondoahE @Paulooneshot77 @ArfanHammid If your iron levels are low in your blood you could easily be having to sequester it away from gut gits - parasites, bacterial or yeast overgrowths. Candida is a huge issues for many for eg: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 Iron overload (in tissue) is common yet missed by medical world

Jan 18, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@LacosseVee @Mctastic1113 Yes, iron disregulation links to both magnesium:copper disregulation + also gits in our guts: parasites, bacterial & yeast overgrowths create a situation where body must sequester iron out of the bloodstream into tissue to stop these gits getting it!: Eg: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Jan 16, 2022 · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@franmc_73 @Grimhood Let's hope the massive increase in iron doesn't fuel your parasites or yeast overgrowths. Too many people overlook that their body does not only cntain them!! https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Dec 5, 2021 · 1 like · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@drkeithsiau You missed the main one: nutritional immunity! Body sequesters iron out of bloodstream & into tissue away from parasites/yeasts. Blood does not equal body iron level. Candida & iron: https://t.co/TIMcYRvYB6 Candida & cancer: https://t.co/k3009q0hwg

Dec 5, 2021 · 1 like · 8,869 followers View post →
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RT @LocalRachel: @kamalam10821 Your body CAN excrete excess iron. For example: through sweat or through chelation eg by melatonin. You ma…

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@LocalRachel · X

@kamalam10821 Your body CAN excrete excess iron. For example: through sweat or through chelation eg by melatonin. You may be interested in this paper as candida is a major cause or iron dysregulation. https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 Alzheimers is #1 cause of death in the UK & links to melatonin.

Nov 24, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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RT @LocalRachel: @HeidiHmoretti @HealthyFellow @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @DrDeborahMD @Grimhood @COSseaton @DrPalmquist @de…

Nov 23, 2021 · 1 share · 3,170 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@HeidiHmoretti @HealthyFellow @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @DrDeborahMD @Grimhood @COSseaton @DrPalmquist @deNutrients @PharmacistPaleo @ShawnBakerMD @shashiiyengar The layer below that cause the iron dysregulation should be properly investigated. Serum iron level does not equal body iron level. Things like candida overgrowth mean the body has to sequester iron out of the blood stream and away from candida's grip! https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Nov 23, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@misspreturns @emmabooth78 I thought I was anemic. Turns out that I just have a massive candida overgrowth and my body was sequestering the iron out of my bloodstream and into my tissue FYI: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 Iron overload is not a good thing either. But medical world don't look for root causes!

Nov 13, 2021 · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@andra_sitoianu The main reason iron and copper overload happens is because of too much serotonin and not enough melatonin. Plus Candida is another reason the body is forced to sequester iron into tissue: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 & messes with copper availability: https://t.co/dH1z87ULZV

Nov 11, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@DoctorAnarchist Sources: Iron & candida eg https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 Candida & cancer eg https://t.co/k3009q0hwg Cancer Solutions: heal gut infrastructure, improve microbiome, screen & target to reduce candida, increase melatonin so iron can be detoxed normally. Nano zeolites to speed up.

Nov 8, 2021 · 1 like · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@LetUsUniteHere Plus increase selenium & eat asparagus. These all reduce iron in the body. Oh and don't supplement or inject anything with more iron in either ideally! Reason we have iron overload is cos body has to sequester it away from candida (which we also need). https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Oct 5, 2021 · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@dodi_rains @veryvirology The reason for this is not just COVID. C is just uncovering issues we've had for decades. The root issue is EMF and electric light. The light damages our collagen so our gut allows candida to over grow to compensate. Iron disregulation is due to candida: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Oct 4, 2021 · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

Do you know WHY you have #anemia before accepting treatment? It is most likely you have candida overgrowth as the cause and you have plenty of #iron in your tissues where your body sequesters it away from your blood vessels the clutches of #candida! https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Oct 3, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@drphiliplee1 Please make a note if those jabs contained any iron or derivatives & note your candida status - usually higher in those working in artificial light environments. Not common knowledge but anemia often caused by body sequestering iron away from candida https://t.co/rGC8ANm6lz

Sep 21, 2021 · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@chammer5 I could rave about melatonin all day but note these re the metal overload issue: Iron chelation: https://t.co/4au4cM86nQ Copper chelation: https://t.co/NgIImlXz6h Plus note: excess light increases candida which leads to iron overload: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 Embrace the dark!

Sep 18, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 8,869 followers View post →
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@LocalRachel · X

@Grimhood Reduce light for maybe 4 weeks before introducing dietary changes too. Light reduction causes massive detox anyway & people are not all strong & able to cope. The body sequesters iron out of the blood stream away from candida & this shows as 'anemia'. https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9

Sep 16, 2021 · 1 like · 8,869 followers View post →
Nurse Tammy
@NurseTammy10 · X

RT @LocalRachel: @realalejandroAD has top info generally & presents in an entertaining way. But unless you have already addressed your can…

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@LocalRachel · X

@realalejandroAD has top info generally & presents in an entertaining way. But unless you have already addressed your candida & other gut gits I do not recommend starting a high iron diet (eg eating eggs, organ meats & seafood daily). Iron grab is why: https://t.co/rGC8ANDHK9 https://t.co/PwxsnsWZcX

Sep 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,869 followers View post →